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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,845.86, 1,154,694.58 and 237,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,845.86, 1,154,694.58 and 237,223.88 is: 355,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,845.86 : 1,154,694.58 = 237,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,845.86/1,154,694.58 = 237,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,845.86x = 1,154,694.58 × 237,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,845.86x = 273,921,128,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,921,128,482.57/769,845.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,812.95

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